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Musk, Twitter Fined $350K for ‘Secret’ Search Warrant in Trump Case

Newly Released Court Documents Reveal Twitter’s Contempt in Trump Case

In a⁤ stunning revelation, ‍newly released‌ court documents have shed light on the legal battle between ⁤Special Counsel Jack Smith and former president Donald Trump’s Twitter account. The documents​ show that Smith obtained a search warrant for Trump’s “@realDonaldTrump” account back in⁢ January.

However,⁢ Twitter’s compliance with the search warrant was delayed, ‌and they did not fully ‌produce the requested information until three days⁢ after the⁢ court’s deadline. This‍ led a federal judge to hold Twitter in contempt and ‌issue a hefty $350,000 sanction, as stated in the document revealed⁣ on Tuesday.

The U.S. Court of ⁤Appeals for the District of Columbia ⁢upheld the lower court’s decision in July, further solidifying the consequences for Twitter’s actions.

Initially, the district court had issued a nondisclosure order that ⁣prevented Twitter from notifying anyone about the⁢ warrant. Twitter contested this order, arguing that it violated the First Amendment and the​ Stored Communications Act.

Implications and‍ Fallout

This legal battle between Special​ Counsel Jack Smith and Twitter has significant implications for both the social⁤ media giant and the⁤ former president. The delayed compliance and subsequent contempt charge highlight the importance of timely cooperation with legal requests.

Moreover, the $350,000 sanction ⁣serves as⁤ a stern⁣ warning to other ‍tech companies that they must prioritize⁤ compliance with court orders and not⁣ obstruct the legal process.

Protecting Free Speech and Privacy

Twitter’s‍ contestation of the nondisclosure order raises important questions about the balance between free speech ‌and privacy rights. While the company​ argued that the order violated the ⁣First Amendment, it also faced criticism‌ for potentially impeding the investigation.

This case serves as a reminder that the intersection of technology, law, and‍ individual rights is a complex and evolving landscape that‌ requires careful consideration.

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Read more: Musk, Twitter ‍Fined $350K After ​Special Council in Trump⁤ Case Filed‍ ‘Secret’ Search Warrant

Source: The Western Journal



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